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Gonzaga Bulldogs vs Pepperdine Waves Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: February 18, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Firestone Fieldhouse — Malibu, CA

Article updated Feb 18, 4:17 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Gonzaga Bulldogs are on the road playing the Pepperdine Waves at the Firestone Fieldhouse stadium on Saturday, 2/18/2023 @ 7:00pm EST. Gonzaga is the betting favorite

Game outlook

The Gonzaga Bulldogs are on the road playing the Pepperdine Waves at the Firestone Fieldhouse stadium on Saturday, 2/18/2023 @ 7:00pm EST. Gonzaga is the betting favorite opening at -14 and the current line is Gonzaga -16.

Bulldogs vs Waves Prediction for Tonight's Game

Based on recent trends and head to head stats, the Scorecaster predicts Bulldogs to win tonight's game by 23 points. This model factors in recent against the spread (ATS) trends and scoring which predicts the Gonzaga Bulldogs to cover the 16 point spread and the total to go under 171 points.

PREDICTED SCORE: Gonzaga 91 to Pepperdine 68

Scorecaster algorithmic predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Gonzaga Bulldogs and Pepperdine Waves, including recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups from recent history.

Curated Picks & Predictions

51% of SportsJaw users predict Gonzaga Bulldogs to cover the spread.

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Gonzaga will win straight-up is 94%.

Based on the current lines, Oddsmakers predict the score to be GONZG 101.5, PEPPR 69.5.

OddsShark 's prediction is Gonzaga will win, cover the spread, and the total will go under.

split down the middle on Covers.com

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Gonzaga Key Betting Stats

With a power ranking of 52, Gonzaga is ranked #1 in offense (scoring an average of 87.11 per game), #292 in defense (allowing an average of 73.67 points to be scored against them per game) and are 22-5 (10-16 ATS) this season.

Offensively, the Bulldogs hit an average of 52.29% of their field goals (ranked #1) and 69.91% of their free throws (ranked #237) and makes an average of 38.22% of their three pointers ranked #19 in the NCAAB). They average 36.81 rebounds per game (ranked # 84) and average 16.00 offensive assists and 11.11 turnovers per game (ranked # 22 and 42 respectively).

Defensively speaking, Gonzaga allows an average of 44.43% field goals (ranked #232) and 73.77% free throws (ranked #303 in the NCAAB) The Bulldogs allow an average of 33.96% of the three pointers (ranked #201) and averages 31.89 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 31.89) Finally, the Bulldogs average 11.96 defensive assists and 14.33 turnovers per game (ranked # 123 and 78 respectively).

Pepperdine Key Betting Stats

Pepperdine Waves has a power ranking of 281 and are #42 for offense (scoring an average of 78.07 per game), #358 for defense (giving up an average of 80.48 points per game) and 9-18 (9-16 ATS) overall. Gonzaga went 0-3 (1-2 ATS) in their last 3 matchups against Pepperdine.

For offense, the Waves hit an average of 46.14% of their field goals (ranked #87) and 71.21% of their free throws (ranked #191) and makes an average of 36.26% of their three pointers (ranked #74 in the NCAAB). They average 36.15 rebounds per game (ranked # 117) and average 15.15 offensive assists and 14.30 turnovers per game (ranked # 55) and 317 respectively).

On defense, Pepperdine allows an average of 45.23% field goals (ranked #285) and 71.12% free throws (ranked #175 in the NCAAB) The Waves allow an average of 35.14% of the three pointers (ranked #276) and averages 37.37 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 37.37) Finally, the Waves average 14.00 defensive assists and 12.56 turnovers per game (ranked # 280 and 205 respectively).

Betting Summary

Gonzaga has advantage in regards to ball control (factoring in rebounds and turnovers).

The Scorecaster model predicts the Gonzaga Bulldogs to cover the 16 point spread and the total to go under 171 points.

Written by SportsJaw Staff Categorized as NCAAB Predictions

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

About our editorial process

SportsJaw Bulldogs vs Waves archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Bulldogs vs Waves matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Gonzaga Bulldogs-1,050 → -1,600Moved
  • Moneyline · Pepperdine Waves+850 → +890Moved
  • Spread · Gonzaga Bulldogs-14 (-110) → -16 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Pepperdine Waves+14 (-110) → +16 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over165.5 (-110) → 171 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under165.5 (-110) → 171 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Gonzaga Bulldogs
31-4 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Pepperdine Waves
9-23 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 7-2-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2023-02-18T09:17:45.000Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

Scorecaster algorithmic predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Gonzaga Bulldogs and Pepperdine Waves, including recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups from recent history.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2022-12-31Pepperdine Waves 88 · Gonzaga Bulldogs 111
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Gonzaga Bulldogs defeated Pepperdine Waves 97-88

Gonzaga Bulldogs defeated Pepperdine Waves 97-88 on February 18, 2023, a 9-point decision in the series. Gonzaga Bulldogs' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 50-42. Against SportsJaw's recorded Gonzaga Bulldogs -16 (-110) spread, Pepperdine Waves covered, while the 185 combined points finished over the recorded total of 171.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • AliencreationSpread · Gonzaga Bulldogs -16.25 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioSpread · Gonzaga Bulldogs -16.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Under 168 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · Pepperdine Waves +16.5 (-110)Win
  • CoversSpread · Gonzaga Bulldogs -16.5 (-110)Loss